US Bridges

Harlan Street over Little Dry Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.2 MI South of 80th Ave · Structure no. ARVA-HN-0.20-01

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,165
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harlan Street over Little Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Harlan Street over Little Dry Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,165 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarlan Street
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location0.2 MI South of 80th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.83853, -105.06227
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,165 (2021)
Projected traffic2,490 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harlan Street over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harlan Street over Little Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Harlan Street over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 2,165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Harlan Street over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Harlan Street over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.